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Repowered NRG Energy Center Dover Unveiled; Gov. Markell, Congressional Delegation, DNREC Sec. O’Mara, other officials join with NRG to announce cleaner natural gas facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, along with U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Congressman John Carney, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and other officials joined with NRG East Region President Lee Davis to celebrate the newly repowered NRG Energy Center Dover, one of the cleanest power plants in the nation.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

In his weekly message, filmed at the Delaware State Fair, Governor Markell highlights the importance of fostering global relationships in order to strengthen the agriculture industry in Delaware.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

The State Fair is one of my favorite events of the year. It brings Delawareans together in a way few other experiences can. Most importantly, we celebrate the incredible contributions the agriculture community makes to our economy and our quality of life. The hard work of our 25-hundred farmers and their families will generate $8 billion in economic activity this year.




Governor Recognizes and Thanks Dagsboro Artist for Handmade Art That Made Its Way to Israel

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Markell met with native Delawarean crafter and local artist Kim Frey who made special gifts for the state to give to dignitaries in Israel during the Governor’s trade mission in early July.




DNREC Honors Longtime Wetland Educator as Delaware’s 2013 Wetland Warrior

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and U.S. EPA Region III Administrator Shawn M. Garvin honored Terry Higgins of Marydel with the 2013 Delaware Wetland Warrior Award for his lifelong efforts to conserve, restore and educate Delaware residents on the need for and importance of wetlands.







  Category: News

Repowered NRG Energy Center Dover Unveiled; Gov. Markell, Congressional Delegation, DNREC Sec. O’Mara, other officials join with NRG to announce cleaner natural gas facility

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Division of Air Quality | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, along with U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons, U.S. Congressman John Carney, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and other officials joined with NRG East Region President Lee Davis to celebrate the newly repowered NRG Energy Center Dover, one of the cleanest power plants in the nation.




Governor’s Weekly Message: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

In his weekly message, filmed at the Delaware State Fair, Governor Markell highlights the importance of fostering global relationships in order to strengthen the agriculture industry in Delaware.




Governor’s Weekly Message Transcript: Growing Global Relationships to Support Local Agriculture

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

The State Fair is one of my favorite events of the year. It brings Delawareans together in a way few other experiences can. Most importantly, we celebrate the incredible contributions the agriculture community makes to our economy and our quality of life. The hard work of our 25-hundred farmers and their families will generate $8 billion in economic activity this year.




Governor Recognizes and Thanks Dagsboro Artist for Handmade Art That Made Its Way to Israel

Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Markell met with native Delawarean crafter and local artist Kim Frey who made special gifts for the state to give to dignitaries in Israel during the Governor’s trade mission in early July.




DNREC Honors Longtime Wetland Educator as Delaware’s 2013 Wetland Warrior

Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | Former Governor Jack Markell (2009-2017) | News | Office of the Governor | Date Posted: Friday, July 26, 2013

Governor Jack Markell, DNREC Secretary Collin O’Mara and U.S. EPA Region III Administrator Shawn M. Garvin honored Terry Higgins of Marydel with the 2013 Delaware Wetland Warrior Award for his lifelong efforts to conserve, restore and educate Delaware residents on the need for and importance of wetlands.